Commuter Tunnel Under the Hudson Won’t Be Finished Until 2035

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Russia is taking drastic measures to fill its military ranks, the U.S. says.

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Claims of torture of China Uyghurs credible - United Nations report

China is accused of serious human rights violations in long-awaited report that it tried to stop being published.

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Williams showed glimpses of her great game in Round 1.

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The scene during the first round included tributes to Williams’s long career.

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What to Know: Updated Covid Boosters

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World-Class Lessons on Zero-Waste

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Matty Matheson Makes It Big

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Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

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Roland Mesnier, Pastry Chef to Five Presidents, Dies at 78

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Mijaíl Gorbachov, líder soviético reformista, muere a los 91 años

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Mikhail Gorbachev: The Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War

His efforts to democratise his country led to the fall of communism, the end of the Cold War and the break-up of the Eastern Bloc.

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In pictures: The life of ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev

The ex-Soviet leader - who was one of the 20th century's most influential figures - dies age 91.

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Complaint About Trump From American Bridge to the Federal Election Commission

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Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet leader dies aged 91

The hospital where Mikhail Gorbachev died said he had been suffering from a long and serious illness.

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Your Monday Evening Briefing

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Ukraine Says It’s on the Attack

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For the Fourth Time, a Trooper Is Cleared in a Fatal Shooting

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New Research Forecasts More Dire Sea Level Rise as Greenland’s Ice Melts

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Serena Williams is driving the most expensive U.S. Open tickets in years.

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How to watch Serena Williams’s first match.

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Dispatching U.N. nuclear inspectors to a plant in a war zone brings benefits and risks.

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Well, Look at That!

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Pakistan flood victims throw note pleading for help

Many residents of the mountainous Manoor valley say they are stranded and are unable to get home.

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Bike protest takes over German motorway

The protesters are calling for more environmentally friendly transport options in the state of Hesse.

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The Palestinians facing mass eviction in the West Bank

Fears mount among more than 1,000 Palestinians that Israel’s army will force them to leave their homes in the occupied West Bank.

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Your Monday Briefing: Record Heat Disrupts China

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How and When to Watch NASA’s Giant Rocket Launch to the Moon

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From Maruti to Amul: Five brands that shaped India after independence

The homegrown brands that have found their way into the homes and hearts of millions of Indians.

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Three off-duty Dutch commandos shot outside hotel in Indianapolis

Police say the soldiers, who were in the US for training, were found with gunshot wounds early on Saturday.

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Tunisia racism: 'I lost the will to leave my home'

Black Tunisians tell the BBC about racism traumas, as an MP worries about advancement of black rights.

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Australia: Scott Morrison saga casts scrutiny on Queen's representative

The governor-general has been dragged into a backlash over ex-PM Scott Morrison's secret ministries.

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Abbott to Restart Production of Similac Baby Formula

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Electricity and drought killing white storks

The extreme heat this summer has exacerbated the many hazards, leading to a sudden spike in deaths in Hungary.

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Lessons Learned, Israel’s Unlikely Islamist Kingmaker Looks Ahead

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Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists

Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002.

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Poking the Bear

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Salman Rushdie: Did a ‘chance’ airport meeting lead to fatwa?

Two British imams met an Iranian minister hours before the decree calling for the author’s death, was issued in 1989.

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More Evidence of a Righteous Case Against Trump

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Apollo Remastered: One man's mission to show us the Moon

One man's quest to present the historic Moon missions in a way that befits their importance.

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Riders Catch a Little Too Much Air on a Detroit Slide

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Spain Passes Law Requiring ‘Freely Expressed’ Consent for Sex

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Nato investigates hacker sale of missile firm data

Hackers are selling classified documents online after obtaining data belonging to missile maker MBDA.

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Authorities Identify Remains Found at Lake Mead

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Latvia brings down World War II memorial

Riga, the capital city of Latvia, has dismantled a World War II monument in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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What Next

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U.N. officials paint a bleak picture as civilian casualties top 13,000.

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Ter Apel: Dutch investigate baby death at asylum centre

Officials are investigating possible contributing factors, including available care and living conditions.

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La guerra de Rusia en Ucrania: 6 meses de transformaciones

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On call with Italy's horseback doctor

Dr Roberto Anfosso and Ambra make house calls around the village of La Morra in the Piedmont region.

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Harry and Meghan Adopt a Mistreated Beagle Mom

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Ukraine war: Russia railway station strike kills 22, injures dozens

A deadly attack on passenger carriages and a warning of disaster mark six months since Russia's invasion.

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Florida Fourth Congressional District Primary Election Results

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Front line frontmen: Antytila, the rock band fighting Russia

Members of one of Ukraine’s top rock bands, Antytila, are among thousands of civilians fighting against Russia.

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New York 19th Congressional District Special Election Results

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Spain: Gunman euthanised before he can stand trial

The man had begged to be euthanised after being partially paralysed in a police shootout in Spain.

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377A: Gay marriage looms as new frontline in Singapore battle for LGBT rights

Joy over the historic decision turns to anxiety as a new frontline looms in the fight for LGBT rights.

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Kolkata St Xavier's teacher: ‘I was forced to resign over Instagram photos’

A former teacher at Kolkata's St Xavier's University says she was forced to resign over her bikini photos.

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India and Pakistan: Tales of partition trauma bringing families closer

Grandchildren of partition survivors on how stories about the traumatic event have affected them.

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Who Killed Daria Dugina?

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Australian News Site Tells Lachlan Murdoch: Sue Us Already

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Trump sues justice department over Mar-a-Lago search

The lawsuit asks that "further review of seized materials" be halted until a watchdog can be appointed.

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Why are these Americans turning in (some of) their guns?

When police in Texas offered to buy back unwanted firearms, gun owners of all kinds showed up.

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Mike Pence Is Spineless

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Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have documented their first season

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the real-life stars of Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary series about their first season as football club owners

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The death of Dugina opens a new chapter in the history of political assassinations in Russia.

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Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine.

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Usyk beats Joshua to stay world heavyweight champ

Briton Anthony Joshua's bid to recapture the unified heavyweight titles ends in disappointment as Oleksandr Usyk produces a terrific performance to win by split decision in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Greece promotes smaller islands over Mykonos and Corfu

Greece promotes its lesser-known holiday destinations, but do locals embrace the trend?

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Stacking Up

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Latisha Chong, Hair Stylist Who Helped Change Fashion, Dies at 32

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Pondoland: South Africa's cannabis growers left behind by legalisation plans

South Africa is on the brink of legalising cannabis, but many traditional growers feel left out.

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Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa

In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it's a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music.

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As Attacks Mount in Crimea, Kremlin Faces Rising Domestic Pressures

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Climate change forces indigenous islanders in Panama to relocate

Magdalena Martínez tells the BBC how she feels about leaving the island she grew up on.

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Your Friday Evening Briefing

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Mogadishu hotel attack: Two car bombs and gunfire reported

Police say explosives were detonated outside the Hayat Hotel, before attackers entered and opened fire.

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Gene LeBell, 89, Judo Champion, Wrestler and Star Stuntman, Dies

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Covid in China: Hippo, fish and crabs get PCR tests

Officials in the city of Xiamen have ordered PCR tests for seafood after some 40 people got Covid.

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Can Tesla Data Help Us Understand Car Crashes?

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Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 August 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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What we do and don't know about the FBI search of Trump's home

Agents took classified documents from the former president's home as part of an unprecedented investigation.

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Daryl McCormack Has More Than Luck on His Side

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Facebook and Instagram Remove Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Nonprofit for Misinformation

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Bolsonaro: Brazil's president attempts to grab heckler's phone

A YouTuber films himself shouting insults at Bolsonaro before nearly losing his phone to the president.

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Anshu Jain, Who Took Deutsche Bank to Wall Street, Dies at 59

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Accamma Cherian: The forgotten firebrand freedom fighter from south India

Accamma Cherian's contributions in India's struggle for independence have been lost to history.

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Catskills Hotel That Inspired ‘Dirty Dancing’ Suffers Devastating Fire

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US pharmacy chains ordered to pay $650m in Ohio opioids suit

It comes after a court found the chains helped create an oversupply of opioid pills in Ohio counties.

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How English is becoming a popular option in Algeria

An increasing number of young people in the ex-French colony see English as a universal language.

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How Chewing Shaped Human Evolution

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Liz Cheney vs Donald Trump: Why it's not over yet

Liz Cheney just got trounced by a Trump-backed candidate - but the ex-president's critic isn't going away.

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Tasmanian tiger: Scientists hope to revive marsupial from extinction

Experts behind the project claim the technology for "de-extinction" already exists, but others are sceptical.

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Classified documents inquiry

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